Award winning Australian private practice
WFH flexibility with 2 office days per week
12-month parental leave contract
About The Company
Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and global reach.
Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.
About The Role
Our long‑standing relationships and deep knowledge of the insurance industry have seen us recognised as the premier Insurance Law & Litigation practice in Australia.
This is a 12‑month fixed‑term parental leave contract, offering an excellent opportunity to join a high‑performing General Insurance team within an award‑winning national firm. Working closely with Partners, Special Counsel and Senior Associates, you will support the delivery of high‑quality legal services to a diverse insurer client base.
The role will see you involved across a broad range of general insurance matters, providing day‑to‑day practice and administrative support, managing workflows, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and helping to keep matters running smoothly from start to finish.
This opportunity is well suited to a Legal Assistant who enjoys being part of a collaborative, fast‑paced team and is looking for meaningful, hands‑on experience within a leading insurance practice.
This role offers WFH flexibility with regular office days (typically 2 per week).
Responsibilities
Perform administrative services: draft, type, edit, format and proofread letters, memos, briefs and court documents
Converting documents in line with the firm style guide including formatting and cross referencing
Compiling and formatting large documents and tracking changes
Prepare and collate briefs to Counsel
Prepare PowerPoint presentations and update the database
Diary management and scheduling of meeting and teleconferences
Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders by phone using a very professional and personable manner
Data room creation and management
Scanning and maintaining complete electronic files in document management system (Filesite)
Email management and e-filing
About You
Successful applicants must bring previous legal administrative support experience gained in a law firm, ideally litigation
A Certificate in Legal Studies is desired but not essential
A working knowledge of MS Office Suite is essential and an exposure to practice and document management systems is desired but not essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, spelling and grammar
Proven decision making and problem-solving ability
Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
An ability to influence and manage conflict with a diplomatic and consultative approach
Demonstrate the ability to build strong working relationships
Strong team collaboration skills with an ability to lead by example
A passion for providing a high level of customer service
Strong attention to detail
The ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion
A desire to learn and develop new skills
A flexible, friendly and approachable manner
An enthusiastic and optimistic demeanour
Culture
People choose Landers for our down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.
Benefits
Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy and community involvement.
We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced and fulfilled lifestyle, some of our benefits include:
Hybrid work: work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team
Additional leave: take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise each year with up to five weeks of paid annual leave plus an annual wellness day
Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: receive an annual $250 allowance in return for remote office equipment, fitness, and/or wellness expense
Tech discounts: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal
How To Apply
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Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion.
We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.